Cutting a topaz pear.

This will be a short video , im cutting a piece of clear topaz sometimes called silver topaz. Im using a design from an australian cutter and design maker andrew brown. Here is a link to his design book available in the united states thru amazon.com.
www.amazon.com/collection-bes...
I sell faceted gemstones here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gemsbymbk?r...

[@mikesackos2208]

The stone turned out great!! Nice job!!

[@tennpikr74]

Thanks mike. There is still tiny inclusions in it but oh well.

[@japedrasbrilhantes5465]

this topaz was beautiful

[@tennpikr74]

Thank you.

[@johncrumpley8702]

Beautiful work, Brent. At first view of the rough on the dop, I thought the inclusions would be a major issue. However, after your cut the finished stone is beautiful. Thanks for the nice video.

[@tennpikr74]

Thank you john.

[@theconspirasphere94]

Love these videos!
Wish I could get into lapidary like this

[@tennpikr74]

Thanks.

[@applepie9806]

Ohh nicee, did you win the faceter's guild competition? That's amazing! I've always admired the winner stones, they're absolutely gorgeous.

[@tennpikr74]

Hi, i got 2nd in place 2019 for novice division and last year i got 3rd in pre master div. . We have to cut what the guild tells us too. This pear was a new design i tried out just for fun. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@coldshot5555]

I have some rough for Imperial ... I have a piece with your name on it...

[@tennpikr74]

Ha ha, im so busy right now but thats tempting.